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Construction Council and Federation discuss long-standing industry demands

The Nepal Construction Industry Council met with the Federation of Contractors' Association of Nepal to discuss procurement reforms.

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  • The council and federation held a formal meeting to discuss key industry issues.
  • Discussions focused on legislative amendments and the average rate system.
  • Officials commended the federation's role in addressing long-standing contractor demands.

A formal meeting took place between the Nepal Construction Industry Council and the Federation of Contractors' Association of Nepal to evaluate the current executive committee's performance. During the gathering, representatives from the council commended the federation leadership for addressing persistent challenges faced by industry professionals over recent years. Discussions focused on enduring obstacles that contractors have raised for approximately two decades. Officials noted that efforts to advance legislative amendments regarding public procurement have reached a decisive stage, crediting the current federation administration with securing vital legal recognition for these long-standing demands. Another central achievement highlighted during the discussions was the implementation of the average rate system within the public procurement framework, which represents a primary agenda for construction professionals. Both groups emphasised the importance of continued coordination in resolving remaining technical difficulties.

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https://wenepal.com/article/construction-council-and-federation-discuss-long-standing-industry-20261007

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